Category Archives: Religion

The AP: Working hard to not tell the truth, much

Posted on 05/13/2013 by Meryl Yourish

Even the AP can’t hide the hate anymore, but don’t worry, they’re working hard on trying. Remember all that bullshit about the Muslim Brotherhood “moderating”? The media has decided to be honest about the Israel hatred in Egypt these days. … Continue reading →

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Friday briefs

Posted on 05/10/2013 by Meryl Yourish

Because we’re Jews: When have you ever read of any other country raising money for its enemies? This is Judaism. Jerusalem native Moti Kahana heads a group of Israeli businessmen and American Jews who travel to the Syrian refugee camps … Continue reading →

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The AP: There was no anti-Muslim backlash, but there COULD have been

Posted on 04/28/2013 by Meryl Yourish

I read this AP analysis the other day and tried to figure out exactly why it bothered me. Then I realized: The theme of the article is that there is no big anti-Muslim backlash after the Boston bombers turned out … Continue reading →

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The myth of Islamophobia and the reality of Jew-hatred

Posted on 04/25/2013 by Meryl Yourish

Brendan O’Neill, a columnist for the London Telegraph, points out that there was no mob of anti-Muslim fanatics roaming the streets after the Boston bombers were found to be Muslim jihadis. He goes on to note that those who accused … Continue reading →

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Judaism in a teapot

Posted on 04/17/2013 by Meryl Yourish

A Reddit user put pictures of what he calls “A hidden synagogue” online. It’s a teapot that can be converted to be used for all major Jewish ceremonies. He inherited it from his grandfather. It breaks apart to become a … Continue reading →

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Almost forgot!

Posted on 03/31/2013 by Meryl Yourish

A happy Easter to all of my Christian readers.

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Your Thursday sniefs

Posted on 03/14/2013 by Meryl Yourish

Yeah, I’m thinking the motive was far less noble: Hugo Chavez begged not to die as he supposedly suffered a heart attack. His last words? “Please don’t let me die.” The general passes along the bullshit that he only wanted … Continue reading →

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The Missionary position

Posted on 02/03/2013 by Meryl Yourish

Found this while looking for something on my site. It’s from September 17, 2003. The missionary position I’m pretty sure I terrified a young, just-out-of-missionary school Mormon this afternoon. I heard a soft knock on my door and voices, leading … Continue reading →

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Mixed bag briefs

Posted on 01/04/2013 by Meryl Yourish

Someone is hating on Les Miz: Shorter David Denby: I am too far above the average Murican to like this musical that the common person loves so much. Oh, and one of his excuses for hating it? The book is … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve briefs

Posted on 12/31/2012 by Meryl Yourish

Now THAT’s commitment: A 100-year-old man emigrated from Brazil to Israel in 2012. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were all there before him, so what was he waiting for? His wife of 60 years passed. May he live to be … Continue reading →

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